How to associate windows live mail email hyperlink with chrome

By default, Windows Live Mail (WLM) uses its own built-in email client to handle email links. However, you can configure WLM to use Google Chrome as the default email client for handling email links. Here's how:

Method 1: Using Windows Live Mail settings

1. Open Windows Live Mail.
2. Click on the "Tools" menu and select "Accounts" (or press Ctrl + Shift + A).
3. In the "Accounts" window, select the email account you want to associate with Chrome.
4. Click on the "Properties" button.
5. In the "Properties" window, click on the "Advanced" tab.
6. Under "Advanced", click on the "General" tab.
7. In the "General" tab, click on the "Edit" button next to "Default email client".
8. In the "Default email client" window, select "Google Chrome" from the list of available email clients.
9. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Method 2: Using the Windows Registry

1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type regedit and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
3. Navigate to the following key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows Live Mail\Default Email Client
4. Right-click on the "Default Email Client" key and select "Modify".
5. In the "Value data" field, enter the path to the Chrome executable (e.g., C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe).
6. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Method 3: Using a third-party software

There are also third-party software available that can help you associate WLM with Chrome, such as:

• Email Link Handler: A free tool that allows you to configure WLM to use Chrome as the default email client.
• Default Programs Editor: A free tool that allows you to change the default programs for various file types, including email links.

After following one of these methods, you should be able to open email links in Chrome when using Windows Live Mail.